Samantha was stunned for quite a while.
“Mrs Baker, why would you want to change the main cast?” Samantha stood up abruptly from her seat, her whole body was stiffened.
Mrs Baker looked at her like a master and said gently, “Please do not contact Gabriel anymore.”
“Nothing is going on between Gabriel and me, I just want to be an actress!” Samantha was nervous, all her efforts would be wasted if Mrs Baker replaced the main cast.
This was only the beginning of her vengeance, why would she replace her?
Mrs Baker called her name with a smile, “Helena, you still don’t get it.”
Samantha bit her lips, “I don’t understand your meaning, I don’t have any other intention towards Gabriel, and we are just…”
“Enough, regardless of your intention or your relationship, it is not good if your name is tied to his now. The only way to prove that nothing is going on between both of you is to replace you.”
She was not discussing but informing.
But why replace the main cast? Samantha was not happy.
“Mrs Baker, I would do anything you want as long as I am not replaced!” Samantha was completely nervous, Mrs Baker’s had a certain degree of influence, and she had to believe.
Mrs Baker sighted, her attitude softened. “I’m not trying to make it difficult for you, as you know Gabriel and I don’t have much power in the Baker family. Gabriel’s father was not happy with his decision to cast you, he might take back all the power he had given to Gabriel anytime…”
Samantha would have defended herself if Mrs Baker was being unreasonable, but she was gentle and it gave no room for her defence.
Even though Ruben saved her tonight, but guess the Bakers believed what Gabriel said, including Nia!
It was a smart move from Mrs Backer, replaced her as an announcement that there was nothing between Gabriel and her, it was a good explanation to both the Bakers and Nia.
Only with Nia will continue her support towards Gabriel.
Mrs Baker looked at her gently and ordered the servant behind to hand her a case.
“I know you are a good girl, Gabriel won’t fall for a bad woman. Replacing you is an inevitable explanation I can make to them, take this necklace as compensation.”
Mrs Baker was direct and firm, leaving no room for Samantha to reject.
It seemed like everything was set.
No, no way!
She could not give up now, how would she avenge herself if she was replaced?
Samantha did not take the case, “Mrs Baker, I can’t take it.”
The smile on Mrs Baker’s face disappeared at once, “It means… you reject?”
“Gabriel is my superior, if he wants to replace me, I have no right to say no.” Samantha disregarded Mrs Baker’s dissatisfaction and said slowly.
In a way telling Mrs Baker that only Gabriel has the power to replace her.
So, she would listen to only Gabriel.
Mrs Baker’s face stiffened, she tucked up her shawl gracefully.
“I thought you always know which way the wind blows.”
Mrs Bakers directed the servant to put the case on the desk, she turned and walked away.
She was not angry but remained calm. It was obvious that Gabriel inherited her calm and gentle manners.
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